House Sitting in Southgate, Palo Alto
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1. Stephen G.

“Stephen went "above and beyond" in caring for my dogs and my home during my time away. The fussy pups received special attention tailored to their needs. They had lovely long walks, lots of play time and even some nice behavioral training. In addition, Stephen also worked with another sitter to ensure there was no lspse in care on the few days he had previously booked with another client. Not only is he the epitome of professional, but my pups really seem to enjoy their time with him - I arrived home after an extended trip to hsppy, calm dogs - so nice!”


2. CJ T.


“CJ took care of our two dogs at our house over the weekend and did a fantastic job. He is a great communicator, followed our instructions to the letter, took great care of the pups and left the house spotless. He even washed the sheets and remade the bed. We highly recommend him and will definitely use him again. Thanks CJ!”


3. Elissa G.
“Elissa is a responsible young lady. She would often watch my chihuahua beagle mix named Halo when I needed to go to work. He was always super excited to see her everytime they would go for a walk. She would bring a bottle of water, bags and even treats. I would highly recommend her to anyone who truly cares about their companions and needs someone who they can trust to do their job right.”


4. Kimberly K.

“Kimberly is great- Emmy loves her! She makes traveling so much easier, and she takes adorable photos of Emmy with the zoomies, playing hide-and-seek, and curled up looking cozy. Couldn't be happier!”


5. Lucia & David J.

“Lucia took great care of our energetic golden retriever. Kept us updated throughout the stay. Highly recommend.”


6. Caroline W.

“Caroline was fantastic! She kept me updated with plenty of photos and videos while I was away, and my boys warmed up to her right away. Highly recommend! :)”


7. Alexis I.

“Another great stay with Alexis! It is such a relief that we found her and don’t have to worry about our boy when we are away. House is always clean and we get frequent picture updates which we love. Thanks again, Alexis!”


8. Monique R.

“Monique took excellent care of Buster, was very diligent with his care and prompt with all responses. I would have no hesitation in reaching out to her again”


9. Barbara C.

“Barbara was extremely thoughtful in housesitting and took great care of my dog, who loved her! I arranged for her to stay with my dog a bit last minute, and she was wonderfully thorough in making sure she knew exactly how to best care for him including his special diet, medications, favorite walk spots, any quirks. She was very communicative and I loved the regular updates of how my dog was doing. Absolutely recommend and will happily book with her again!”


10. Mia C.

“Mia was quick to respond, my house and dog were exactly how I left them, and she was very friendly! My dog has separation anxiety but she did a great job with him!!”


11. Austin S.


“This was the first time I left my dog with someone who wasn’t family overnight. Austin asked a lot of good questions that made me feel at ease during our meet and greet because it showed he was experienced and cared. He sent regular updates with photos and videos throughout the weekend. It seems like my dog enjoyed his company and I look forward to their next stay together.”


12. Trina C.


“Trina took care of Xander and Teal over the holidays. So grateful to her for taking such good care of my babies, especially giving Xander his meds which is a tough job. She is responsible, caring, clean and loving. Would trust her with my babies any day!”


13. Ciara P.


“Ciara was terrific caring for our home, dog, two cats and backyard chickens. She went above and beyond keeping us up to date on how they were doing and she took our dog to the park for exercise. We are grateful for the great care she gave our household.”


14. Ahmyah H.

“Great babysitting as always! Sent pics & updates of my dog while she was with her & took her out for several walks!”


15. Stephanie S.

“We came home to very happy and relaxed kitties, I could tell they were well cared for. Our apartment was left clean, Stephanie was communicative, and she followed instructions. Thank you so much!”


16. Alejandro N.
“Alejandro N. would be an excellent sitter for Rover. Alejandro easily walks 2 young, strong dogs of 70 pounds+ and 60 pounds+ each, on leash, together, for walks. I have also seen him care for smaller, older pets with special needs with care and sensitivity. Whoever selects Alejandro to care for their four-legged family members will have made a good choice. I use Rover, and if I were in the same area, I would choose Alejandro”


17. Lianne K.

“Lianne was very loving & flexible with our family! We unexpectedly needed a dog sitter in our home and Lianne was incredibly easy to connect with, took great care of our dog, and truly watched after our home. Thank you Lianne for fantastic communication every step of the way!”


18. Carolina Elizabeth G.

“Carolina was wonderful with my dog. She took great care about feeding her on time and taking her for multiple walk per day. She sent me regular photos and videos and was always available to talk in case I had any questions.”




19. Meg M.


“Meg is awesome!! She has watched our golden-doodle Monty a couple of times now and be wonderful to work with and great with him. Will definitely book again with Meg the next time we are out of town!!”


20. Katie C.

“Katie stayed at my house watched my dog for a little over a week while I was away on vacation. She did an incredible job caring for my dog & my home. The house was spotless & my dog was a healthy & happy boy. Would definitely have Katie back to stay.”
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It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Southgate on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $70 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
As of Jul 2024, there are 4,546 house sitters in Southgate. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 86% of Southgate house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Southgate have an average of 14 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Southgate.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Southgate house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your house sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.
